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I Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. PARTS AND FEATURES. USING YOUR RANGE. Using the Surface Units. Optional Canning Kit Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room.
l l l l l l will be damaged and shock or fire could result. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. Keep range vents unobstructed. Always position oven rack in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Do not clean door seal.
Parts and features Models RF310PXV and RF3100XV SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR LIGHT NT CLOCK/ MINUTE TIMER OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL SURFACE UNIT MARKER LEFl REAR INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL IPLUG-IN IJP’T i-SURFACE --..I.
Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN AND TURN Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface Unit Indicator lights Control knobs before turning must be pushed in One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on. them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles] are not recommended. l l Burn and Product Damage Hazard if the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury.
Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute 1. Push in Minute turn clockwise Timer Knob to set the Clock. Timer Knob and until clock shows the right time of day. 2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Tier The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour.
Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 11/2to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change mck position, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps: LOCKING 1.
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open bv itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. you can cook on the unit, or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. Burn Hazard if you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving it. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn. Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.
Replacing the storage drawer f. Fit ends of drawer slidTrails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. Optional 2. Lift drawer frond and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed. Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No 2429851 from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions.
Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry. 3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Do not soak. 4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF.
1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl. 41. Lift out the “Cleaning cleaning reflector bowl. See Charl”on page19 for instructions.
l l / Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. 1. Turn off all 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip. surface units. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with terminal just started into the receptacle.
Lift-Up Cooktop 1. LiRfront of cooktop at both front corners until the s;ppori rods lock into place. l l Personal InJury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and In the locked posltfon. Fallure to do so could result In personal Injury from the cooktop accldentally falling. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the porcelaln and the cooktop frame. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily-soiled areas. 3.
The Oven Window If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window: Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing the outer window. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. I I 1. Turn off all controls. With the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame. I x I 2.
Using Foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavyduty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container. NOTE: Do not use foil or foil liner to cover could occur. the oven floor. Poor baking results Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces (porcelain and chrome finish] Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad . Wipe off regularly (chrome finish] Make sure cooktop is COOL.
Standard oven Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. Commercial oven cleaners. - Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse well with clear water. l Use in well ventilated room. l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements, oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: See the Cooking Guide for more infor1. Before calling for mation on cooking problems and assistance... how to solve them. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothlng l l operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
3. If you need serviceJ’.. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of autho?kd 01” rized WhirlpoolSM SERV’CE service compacp6/ nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our CCCLLINE@service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: 4. If you need FSP” replacement parts? . .
WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODLKT WARRANTY EROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the range product. 2. Instruct you how to use the range product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
